8.3
2023 Toyota Kluger review
Toyota has added a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol option to the Kluger range for 2023, broadening its appeal further.
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Scott Collie
Toyota Kluger vs Hyundai Palisade Comparison
Toyota Kluger
Hyundai Palisade
2024 Toyota
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2024 Hyundai
Palisade
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Based on the Hyundai Palisade CALLIGRAPHY BLACK INK (8 SEAT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
71L
518 to 760 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,650 - $83,535
$66,800 - $80,900
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy turbocharged performance
- Much improved interior technology
- Comfortable ride and handling balance
Misses
- Interior is a bit dull
- $2000 more for the hybrid is tempting
- There's more luxury to be had in a CX-9
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Luxury SUV vibes
- Petrol V6 FWD or Diesel AWD available
- Seven or eight seats available
Misses
- All that black will be hard to keep clean!
- Annoying safety technologies
- No special badging
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
- Shimmering Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Abyss Black mica
- Sierra Burgundy mica
- Moonlight Blue mica
- Robust Emerald mica
- Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
- Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 3456 | 2199 - 3778 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 3.5L, 2.5L | 2.2L, 3.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 142kW - 218kW | 147kW - 217kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6600 | 3800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 242Nm - 420Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4700 | 1750 - 5200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 14.02 | 13 - 16 | |
